I often slip my car into sport mode when approaching RABs a simple flick of the selector to the left FiL had a Focus automatic *shudder* On a family outing I usually had chauffeur duties. One day he noticed that I was doing something and asked what? By default, the overdrive was 'on', so I used to ...

the facts are undeniable, no matter how hard you defend them, so called "smart" motorways are a cheaper way Cheaper than what ? If you're making that statement (as 'fact') then there has to be an alternative. And where have I 'defended' them? I'm being realistic. One of the links you post...

And have you actually read those links? One from 2016 . . . One from a recovery driver. Here's their industry best practice guidance: - When working on SMART motorways you should only provide service if the casualty vehicle is situated in an SOS Area or if the lane has been closed as detailed above....

Still... at least it's a bit cheaper. Cheaper than ... what, exactly? Seriously, what alternative - and I'm not suggesting 'cost no object' because neither of us is that daft - could be implemented? For example, a fair chunk of the recent M3 Smart conversion (e.g. J4 - J4A) runs through the centre ...

I've probably driven through a few hundred if not thousands of junctions like that, just don't do them regularly enough to actually remember them! I've an awful memory, I can happily drive a 200 mile journey and then arrive at the end and only remember short snippets of the journey! I hope it's due...